Ngog spares Reds’ blushes February 18, 2010 LIVERPOOL (1) v/s UNIREA URZICENI (0) CAPTAIN Steven Gerrard insists Liverpool are still on course to win the Europa League despite struggling to a home leg victory over Romanian side Unirea Urziceni at Anfield. Rafael Benitez’s side enjoyed plenty of possession but failed to break down their defence-minded visitors until David Ngog struck with a [...]
For cool, affordable city living, go east February 18, 2010 THE City may have a reputation for huge pay packets, but when you’re starting out the story’s somewhat different – most will begin their careers earning under £30,000. That makes getting onto the property market fiendishly difficult in a downturn. However, there are affordable options out there, especially in East London, the City’s nearest commuting [...]
Shakhtar are shaken by Zamora February 18, 2010 FULHAM (2) v/s SHAKHTAR DONETSK (1) BOBBY ZAMORA fired a brilliant winner as Fulham claimed a crucial home leg victory over holders Shakhtar Donetsk at Craven Cottage. The striker smashed home an unstoppable 25-yard drive to net his fifth goal of the Europa League campaign and give the Cottagers a vital lead going into the [...]
FOCUS ON: WALTHAMSTOW, E17 February 18, 2010 VESTRY ROAD, E17 9NH Price: £725,000 This is a large mews conversion in the heart of the Walthamstow conservation area. It has three separate bedrooms but there is space for two further bedrooms on the mezzanine level. With a skylight spanning the whole length of the open-plan living area, the property is both airy and [...]
Pulis in foreign owners doubt February 18, 2010 STOKE manager Tony Pulis has questioned whether Portsmouth would still be on the brink of liquidation if they were not foreign-owned. Pompey, who are due in court on 1 March to face a winding-up order, are so desperate for cash they have asked the Premier League for special dispensation to sell players outside the transfer [...]
Fabregas vows Arsenal will rally round calamity keeper Fabianski February 18, 2010 ARSENAL captain Cesc Fabregas has leapt to the defence of goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, insisting the Pole will bounce back. Fabianski was at the centre of two howlers as the Gunners slipped to a 2-1 first leg Champions League defeat at Porto on Wednesday night. But Fabregas said: “He is strong and we have to be [...]
Q&A: renting February 18, 2010 James Davis MANAGING DIRECTOR OF UPAD.CO.UK Q.Dear James, I need to move for a new job, but I can’t sell my house. I’m going to rent it out for now and see if the market picks up. A friend said I have to tell my mortgage lender. Is this true? Won’t they just make me [...]
Riesch ends Vonn dominance February 18, 2010 MARIA Riesch snatched women’s super-combined Olympic gold from the grasp of Lindsey Vonn – who promptly insisted she couldn’t be happier. Vonn and Riesch are a rare breed in international sport, close rivals who are even closer friends. Riesch was the first to congratulate Vonn following her sensational downhill victory and one day later the [...]
Oh we do like to be beside the (British) seaside February 18, 2010 IF there’s one thing in property that never goes out of fashion, it’s a sea view. Coastal views – wherever you are in Europe – are in fierce demand and often, limited supply. “The National?Trust owns so much of our coastline in?Britain, that there’s always going to be a shortage,” says Jonathan Cunliffe, of Savills [...]
Colly not tempted to call up in-form Kieswetter February 18, 2010 CAPTAIN Paul Collingwood admits batting sensation Craig Kieswetter has impressed the England selectors – but says he will not be drafted in for today’s opening Twenty20 international with Pakistan in Dubai. South African-born Kieswetter smashed 81 off just 66 balls in the Lions’ five-wicket victory over the senior side on Wednesday – his first day [...]
